Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law
Judgments from the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Upper Tribunal rules on 'normal home' for housing benefit
Withdrawals from Pension Scheme Not Considered Notional Income for State Pension Credit
Upper Tribunal Overturns FOI Ruling on Confidentiality
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on FOI Exemptions
Upper Tribunal Rejects Recusal and Costs Applications
The Upper Tribunal rejected the claimant's request to remove the judge and award costs. The claimant argued that the judge's decision was inaccurate and that the appeal should have been heard by the First-tier Tribunal.
Appeal Allowed: Bereavement Benefit Case Remanded for Rehearing
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Income Support Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Child Support Decision Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Late Appeal Against EHC Plan Decision
Appeal Dismissed: Use of PIVATS for Assessing Special Educational Needs Not Discriminatory
Tribunal grants enhanced PIP rate for claimant with back injury in Bristol
The Upper Tribunal allowed a claimant's appeal against a decision regarding her Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits. The claimant argued that the initial assessment was incorrect, resulting in an unfair reduction of her benefits. The court agreed and ordered a reassessment by a different panel.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Challenging PIP Denial
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a decision denying a claimant Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The claimant suffers from social anxiety and selective mutism, making it difficult for him to engage with adults. The tribunal ruled that his inability to interact with adults satisfies the PIP descriptors.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Appeal Independently
Upper Tribunal Upholds Special Educational Needs Ruling
The Upper Tribunal confirmed that a local authority's decision to provide special educational needs through a Person Centred Plan instead of an EHC plan was correct, based on the specific circumstances of the case.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Placement Decision for Children with Special Needs
Parents appealed the placement of their children with special educational needs at a special school instead of a mainstream one. The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeals, affirming the First-tier Tribunal's decision based on the efficient education of other children and the efficient use of resources.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Universal Credit Child Element
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Old Child Support Scheme
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Child Benefit Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Legal Error in Pension Credit Case
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision because of a legal mistake. They then made a new decision about state pension credit and Attendance Allowance, highlighting the need for accurate paperwork and compliance with regulations.